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Choi Jung-wha, pioneer of Korean cultural diplomacy, dies at 70

Longtime professor and advocate of cultural exchange was first Korean to provide simultaneous interpretation, later receiving Officier rank in France's Legion of Honor.

2026.6.14

Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto speaks during the 17th Culture Communication Forum (CCF) hosted by the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) at the ambassador's residence in Yongsan District, central Seoul on May 21. [COREA IMAGE COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE]

CICI holds 17th Culture Communication Forum at Italian ambassador's residence

The Corea Image Communication Institute held its 17th Culture Communication Forum on Thursday at the Italian ambassador’s residence in Seoul.

2026.5.21

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International cultural figures pose for a photo dressed in hanbok (traditional Korean dress) at the Culture Communication Forum in 2016. [COREA IMAGE COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE]

Communication institute holds social media contest to promote Korean heritage, culture

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) is holding a social media competition through May 10 to promote Korean heritage and culture.

2026.3.11

The Black Label CEO Jeong Kyung-in, eighth from the right in the front row; Corea Image Communication Institute President Choi Jung-wha, seventh from the right in the front row; Samyang Foods Vice Chair Kim Jung-soo, sixth from the right in the front row; and VIP participants of the 22nd Korea Image Awards pose for a photo at The Westin Seoul Parnas in southern Seoul on Jan. 15. [COREA IMAGE COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE]

The Black Label, gat and Buldak Ramen recognized for promoting Korean culture globally

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) awarded The Black Label, gat (Korean traditional hat worn by men) and Buldak Ramen for playing a significant role in expanding Korea’s global appeal in 2025.

2026.1.15

The Black Label executive producter Teddy, left, and CEO Jung Kyoung-in [COREA IMAGE COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE]

Entertainment agency, traditional hat and Samyang Foods vice chairman to be recognized at Korea Image Awards

Entertainment agency The Black Label; the gat, or traditional Korean hat; and Samyang Foods Vice Chairman Kim Jung-soo were named winners at the 22nd Korea Image Awards hosted by the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI).

2025.12.8

Mafo Laure, a French national in Korea, gives a pansori performance during the Cultural Communication Forum at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Thursday. [CICI]

Cultural Communication Forum focuses on a more sustainable Korean Wave

Held under the theme of “Sustainable K-Style,” the annual Cultural Communication Forum (CCF) on Thursday featured presentations and videos about authentic Korean culture by Korean and international residents in Korea.

2025.6.13

Ambassador of France to Korea Philippe Bertoux, left, awards Officier of the Legion d'honneur to Corea Image Communication Institute Founder and President Choi Jung-wha at the French Embassy in central Seoul on May 15. [COREA IMAGE COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE]

France names CICI founder Choi Jung-wha Officier of the Legion d’honneur

Choi Jung-hwa, president of the Corea Image Communication Institute and emeritus professor of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, was awarded the rank of Officier of the Legion d’honneur.,

2025.5.15

Corea Image Communication Institute to host sustainability competition

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) said Tuesday that it is set to host a contest on “sustainable K-style” starting Thursday until May 30 at 5 p.m.

2025.3.18

Fencer Oh Sang-uk, chef Edward Lee among winners of Korea Image Awards 2025

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) announced the winners of the Korea Image Awards 2025 on Monday.

2024.11.10

Corea Image Communication Institute President Choi Jung-hwa gives a welcome speech at the Culture Communication Forum 2024, held on Monday at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan District, central Seoul. [CICI]

Culture Communication Forum envisions 'New Korea' through ideas and AI

This year's Culture Communication Forum (CCF) held Monday evening at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan District, central Seoul, focused on exploring Korea's potential and integrating Korean culture with AI technology under the theme of “New Korea.”

2024.6.25